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February 18, 2013 

From managing client accounts at a large regional firm, to helping other professional accountants build stronger practices, L. Gary Boomer, CPA, CITP, has seen all aspects of the profession. On Sunday, the president of Boomer Consulting became the latest professional to be inducted into CPA Practice Advisor’s Accounting Hall of Fame.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

February 18, 2013 

Facebook reported late on Friday that its servers had been attacked in a "sophisticated attack" in January, but that it does not believe that users data was compromised. The company did not address why it took several weeks to alert the public.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

February 17, 2013 

During a presentation to the top thought leaders in the accounting profession, Sage North America executives focused on its strategy of helping professional accountants and their clients work more productively together.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

February 17, 2013 

Thought leaders and vendors discuss emerging and long-term trends affecting the profession and clients, as well as the needs of professionals, upcoming technology developments by vendors and long-range strategies.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

February 15, 2013 

Rita Crundwell, the former comptroller for the small city of Dixon, Illinois, has received a prision sentence of 19 years and 7 months for embezzling millions from the city. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Philip G. Reinhard.

February 15, 2013 

The Sage Group PLC announced the sale of three North American products to KKR-Accel and Swiftpage today for a total of $101.2 million, including $91.2 million in cash.

Brian Tankersley

February 15, 2013 

Accounting speakers Michelle Long, CPA, owner of Long for Success, and Sandi Smith Leyva, CPA, owner of Sandra L. Leyva, Inc., will host the Second Annual Ultimate Accounting vCon May 16-17, 2013.

Taija Sparkman

February 15, 2013 

Iowa state senators have offered a revised $250 million, five-year plan to reduce commercial property taxes for most Iowa businesses via an annual state tax credit.

February 15, 2013 

The National Tax Lien Association (NTLA) will host its annual conference at the Eden Roc Renaissance Resort and Spa in Miami, Florida, April 3–5, 2013.

February 15, 2013 

Two days after their house was searched, Jermell Cornelius Hickman married his girlfriend, Ebonie Hampton.

February 15, 2013 

A Kansas woman formerly employed by the Internal Revenue Service faces up to 10 years in federal prison and fines after admitting she stole thousands in public funds, a federal prosecutor said Thursday.

February 14, 2013 

Small businesses are leading most states' economic recovery, according to a new state-by-state report released today by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy, an independent office that serves as the voice for small business within the federal government.